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The Soil of the South For 1853. A MONTHLY JOURNAL, Devoted to Agriculture, Horticulture, anc! the General Planliug Interests of the South. JAMES M. CHAMBERS, Agricultural Editor. CHARLES A. PEABODY, Horticultural Editor. Published at Columbus, Georgia, on the First oi every Month, at the low rate ol One Dollar a year, in advance. TER M S: One copy, one year, SI 00 Six copies, one year, 5 00 Twenty-Five copies, one year, 20 00 One hundred copies, one year, 75 00 All subscriptions must commence viilh the volume. C HARACT ERiSTIC S. Both the Editors of this Journal are engaged in ti e cultivation of the soil of the South. In the Agricultural Department, our list of contribu tors embraces many of the most successful agricultu rists of the South; and each number, for 1853, will contain a contribution from one of the most distinguish ed scientific agriculturists in the United States, si In the Horticultural Department, Mr. Charles A. Peabody, who ha.s attained unrivalled excellence, has secured the co-operation of Iverson L. Harris, J. Van Buren, and Dr. Camak, distinguished horticulturists of Georgia, who have pledged themselves to contribute regularly to our columns. With a rapidly increasing subscription list, the Pub lishers hope to be able to have the next volume beauti fully illustrated. Every Southern man who cultivates a plantation, works alarm or garden, or grows a tree or flower, will find the Soil of the South an invaluable companion. N. B.—The c'ash system will be rigidly adheied to, and in no case will the paper be sent unless the money accompanies the order. We return our thanks to our subscribers for 1852, and hope each one of them will send us his dollar before the close of this year. The first number for the new volume will be published by the Ist of January. LOMAX & ELLIS Dec. 1, 1852. Columbus, Ga.. Drugs, Medicines, PAINTS AND OILS. iff I AM now receiving a large and fresh assortment of every thing usually kept in a DR UG STORE, and will offer inducements to purchasers that will ** be satisfactory. I have Scbieftelier’s extract Pow ders and Extracts, and eve’y thing of the best quality. Prices to suit the times. Choice TEAS, Black and Green. April 23,1852. K. A. WARE. CHOICE CIGARS. TUG finest selection of HAVANA CIGARS that has ever been offered in this market, can be had at Dr. Ware’s Drug store. Those who like a good smoke, and a good Cigar, can be accommodated. April 23, U 852. R. A. WA RE. EXTRACT OF COFFEE. NOTHING to do but to have Boiling Water and a Teaspoonful of the Extract stirred into it, and you have as fine Coffee as can be made. For sale by R. A. WARE. April 23, 1852. FISHING TACKLING. LINES, Hooks, Rods, Flats and Thongs. For sale by R. A. WARE. April 23, 1852. WHITE LEAD AND LINSEED OIL. JpUST received and For sale by SP April 23, 1852. R. A. WARE. LAMP OIL. WINTER Sperm, Bleached, Elephant and Lard Oil. Best quality. For sale by April 23, 1852. R. A. WARE. BEST CHEWING TOBACCO. FOR sale by R. A. WARE. ! April 23, 1852. j L A N D K E T II ’¥ ©AG3IDHN] NEW CROP. JUST received and for sale by R. A. WARE. ALSO, a few Boxes Choice Flower Seeds, 20 varie ties in each box. teb. 5, 1852. 6 ts WINDOW GLASS. All sizes usually kept—French and American—by April 23, 1852. R. A. WARE. BLANK BOOKS. I AM now receiving a large and complete assortment of Blank Work, of the best quality of Paper and Binding, consisting in part of Ledgers, Journals, and Day Books, of various sizes and styles. Also, Cash, Invoice, Letter, Bill Books, Records, &<*. &c. J. W. PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852 50 ts RIPLEY’S War with Mexico. Forsale by A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18, 1852. 25 IRVING’S Complete Works—uniform edition. For sale by A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18, 1852, 25 ABBOTT'S Young Christiau, and Way to do Good. For sale by A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18, 1852. _ 25 ARTHUR’S History of Georgia, Kentucky and Virginia. For sale bv A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. June 18, 1852. 25 TAPERr PAPER!! PAPER!!! JUST received from New-York, and lor sale cheap, at the Agency of Rock Island Factory, a splendid article of ENGLISH CREa.M letter paper, UNRULED. Also, f £E.NCH EXTRA SUPERFINE blue and white letter pa^ er > ruled and pnruled. G. B. CURTIs, As ent - Columbus, Dec. 16, 1552. 51 . m GUANO. A SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF GUANO, just ar rived and for sale at GREENWOOD & CO.’S. GEO. W. WINTER. _ Dec - 23,1852. 52 ts. BLANK BILLS OF EXCHANGE, OF the best quality, for sale by J. W. PEASE- Dec. 9, 1852. 50 ts ARVINE’S Moral and Religious Anecdotes. For sale bv A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO. _ June 18,1852. 25 IA\IER HOUSE, Noria.vest corner of the Public Square, LA GRANGE, GEORGIA. fFIIE ."V-'vriber has taken the well known House A. fount".!/ kept by Mr. Samuel Curtright, in I.a- Giiuige, and now offers his services as a TAVERN KEEPER, and from his long experience, he hopes to receive a liberal patronage from the public. R. LANIER. La Grange, May 21, 1852. 21 ts SCHOOL BOOKS. THE subscriber is now receiving the largest and most complete assortment of School Bo< ks ever offered in this market, and is offering them on such terms as to give satisfaction to all who will give him a call. J. W. PEASE. Dec. 9, 1852. / 59 t - Broad Street, Columbus, Ga Zephyr Worsted, Brass Instruments. S3 Gua,,, ! WHITTELSEY & CO. Violins, \ r . i OFFER for sale an assortment of new and elegant goods In Gutiery, theirline. Sole agents for tlie celebrated Manufacturers Mantle Vases, CJanoueltes, |0 T Viol incellos, j NUNN’S & CLARKE AND CHICKERING. of Gla^.XcS* Drums, M jrffesfessi Tliey keep .constantly on band an assortment of )j &c. Accordeons, Slp§ffiSj| PIANO FOUTES of their make, with and (\ Watches and Clocks,’ Flutinas, \.tf“ “J “ without tbe oHn attachment. : j evve ]ry, Tamborines, To their large stock of Sheet Music has Eridal Presents, Melodeons, ] v just been added, all the latest publications \ Parte Mommies, Fine Italian, German ‘Vom the New York press, both VOCAIS Ladies’ Work Boxes and English Violin and AND INSTRUMENTAL. Portable Writing desks Cello Strings, V Silver and Plated Ware, Guns and Pistols, WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY. jjj Walking Canes, Powder Flasks, \ / Combs,Brushes, Shot Pouches, ; Repaired by a skilful workman, just arrived from r r xtf 1 oA New York. All work warranted. j • lolle,te *- oa P aR d Fcr aps ana un as, t. t JJ3T* Pianos timed and repaired, and all instruments ) fiimery, Diamon grain Gunpow repaired in the best style. Homeopathic Books and der, and ffc Medicines. Bagiev’s Gold and Commercial Pens. Columbus. Ga..Oct]s 1552-ts GENTLEMEN’S CLOTHING HUB MB HTHIBHM (3DSJ!FOB r<b o Clothier and Merchant Tailor, {NEXT DOOR TO HILL AND DAWSONS,) Broad Street, Columbus, Georgia. %g| IS NOW PREPARED TO SUPPLY GENTLEMEN WITH THE LATES A FALL AM© WINTER Styles of Clothing, Famishing: Goods. —ALSO— fassmVlßimSo SASPIT ©AsBSj WiiILOSSS & BffimmRiULASL. , JmSto CLOTHS, CASSIMERES AND VESTINGS, of the latest importations, of French and Es&LrsH siyles manufactured to order and warranted under ihe direction of ’ hkhu m. mwmm* who has just returned from New York, anti wi l be pleased to accommodate his Mends and all others that may call, with such garments as cannot fail to please. Columbus, Oct 9, 1852. fw&wtf inwrriTiwn —~TT~n~rrrg'■r—wmrmnTm WiTI ivii 1 iil —tt-t-tititi —rnn-nn im ■ r —n-~mnfrrn j \ nr~ T - r-Tnin—MMJLii. , ’ * BEAU IfiOXfDB. Come gents, one and all, And he’ll show you with delight, Just give JonasSmreton a call, His beautiful goods so new and bright. J. SMEETON Returns sincere thanks to the inhabitants of^lum' bus respectfully to announce, that he has —CONSISTING of— -1 FRENCH, GERM YN AND ENGLISH CLOTHS, CAS MERES & VESTFNGS, OR ALL COLORS & qhatyfq ! H 8 assortment- of C A SSIMISR. KS AND VESTINGS are ofthe latest and most unique styles, wnich are too various j for descriptions here, but will be shown with much pleasure to those who will give him an opportunity io do so, ous ; He also keeps on hand a select assortment of (rents ■ smew mm Which are manufactured under his own supervision, and warranted to be superior to garments that is generally to be had in J. S. being an importer of the monthly Paris Fashions, he flatters himself that ho can please the most skentinl Ml fit guarantied. tbs facilities for buying are the best-cousequentlv, he will sell at HER V Lon PRICES— and with nmm, ! in the flullilment of orders, and a wish to please all, Ito solicits his triends’ and the pubbe patronage ‘ 1 * e, s Oetober 0, 1852. ‘ ° * w&twtf ** ‘ *■ —i, ii tmammm H. DALEY, MEK€ HA N r TAI i. O it. ONE DOOR BELOW GES ■ER & PEABODY’o DRUG STORE ©IB®A® STiBSHTo —HAS JUST RECEIVED A COMPLETE STOCK OF— MDROT©© ©©©©©, to which he solicits the attention of the public. His stock comprises some of the most beautiful styles of 1 otks, figured, tolaclc and fancy colored French and English Cassimeics; black Jl.iL and fancy Silk Velvet Vestings of all skades and colors, whichh is prepared to make up io tbe NEATEST and most FASHIONABLE STYLES. Alon experience in cutting, in some of the most fashionable cities <>f the t/nion, maxes him confident that his efforts to please alltlißS who may favor him with aca l, will not be in rain. He is only desirous to have a lair and impartial trial before the public md this lie asks, feeling sure that it w'll be accorded, and once accorded lie fears not the result, in audition to the various cloths, Case meres, Ca -si meres & Drills eni m rated above, lie has on hand and is receiving a stock o READ Y--MADE CEO THING, h l a *eststyles, and ofsuperior quality. In a wold he has everything suitable to a gentleman’s toilet I n ‘ Callaud examine, as he is determined to give cheap bargains. Po,’iimbus Dctß twtf j. U. WILLIFORD & CO., (At ihs old of H. Middlebrook $ Cos .) Two doors above J. Ennis Go., Rroad street, Columbus, Ga., are now receiving a very entente stock of FIRST CLASS- Ready Made Clotliing, Clottis, Cassiuieres, \ Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods of every varieij* Every article in this establishment has been purchased this Fall. Thegai‘^ Tlcl d s have been cut by the most experienced and fashionable tailors. AH sizes of men and boys can be easily tilted with .Ready made Giotlnag. Gents ready-made garments of every conceivable variety and style. . . , , .... Boi CLOTHING —It is impossible toenumerate the different article* of Clo Gum? {O r tx D s aQ d children. LADIES’ CLOAKS —Anew and elegant article —Ladies’ Silk, Merino and Cotton Vests, &c. Jj Hats and Cap3—Ofthe best make and latest fashions. CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. We are prepared to makeup Clothing at unusually low rates—and in a style noi inferioi to any. P.s'crv irarment war ranted to give satisfaction. Our assortment or Cloths, Cassinires, Vestinars, Furnishing Goods, &c.. wjlj be found complete in every particular; and a careful examination of all r tir goods is respectfully solicited from those Who may read this notice. N. li.—A deduction of five per cent, will be made for ah bills not less than ten dollars. Jas. D. Williford. Dan if l Rowe, Oct 27—twtf* * ‘ FALLAND winter glothinT JOHN SMITH —IS NOW RECEIVING ONE OF THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCKS OF READY MADE CLOTHING* EVER OFFERED IN THIS MARKET. It has been selected with taste and care, and every article offered is warranted n “ eu md e , pißssia* aei© ©p irsas ilatesit siftoss, THE FOLLOWING EMBRACES A FEW OF THE LEADING ARTICLES NO IV IN STorf.. t French and Fiiglish Black Cloth Dress COATS : VESTS, of various styles aud patterns, inclnrfi. . “ • “ “ k ‘ Frock “ Silk, Cloth, Cass, Marseilles, &c. & c . 8 “ “ “ “ Sack “ llA'i Sand CAPS, from the best and most sash Grey and Mixed Sacks, Fr cks and Pelts “ ionable Manufactories in New York. paui” id ,!w " c,, ovcr Coots; !><*-' *• ,■ asm are?, 81. and .Mixed - | “““IS “ —ALSO— TRAVELLING TRUNKS, CARPET PAG S, S.i'J CHELS, VAJ.IsER. Cotton and siik Mi-J- -lw UMBRELLAS, and every other article usually kept in a “ CLOTHING STORE.** a 83TCall and examine my goods before purchasing elsewheie.“6>& * AjLi-J ff’gp” country dealers supplied on lil eial term A Col umbus, September 17 —twif JOHN SMITH. ‘ Semin liiefiCTius i e:a}le COTTON MB WOOL FACTOIY, COLUMBUS, GA. THIS ESTABLISHMENT is now in complete and successful operation. It is the object of the Company to supply the Southern demand for the heavier j styles of Cotton and Woolen Fabrics, so far as their capacity for production will’ I permit. They now offer to purchasers the following schedule of their Manufac tures. This schedule will be altered from time to time, as they add to the variety. 4-4 Sheetings, very heavy and superior. 7-8 Shirtings, do. do. 7-8 Osnaburgs, do. do. Cotton Yarns, assorted numbers, neatly papered. PLANTERS’ CASSIMERE—(Jeans,) colored, Black, Brown, Green, &c. do. PLAINS, do. do. do do. PINE KNOT do., very hca\w, for negro wear. COLUMBUS FASHIONS—(Stripes,) very heavy, of a great variety of colors and patterns. MATTRESSES—Of any size or weight, made to order, and a supply constantly kept on hand. COMFORTERS —Os a superior quality, made to order. do. designed to supersede blankets for negroes, heavy and warm, more economical than blankets. BATTlNG—Suitable for Quilts and ~ WRAPPING TWINE and GOA^SITSEWING THREADS ’ HSIT* All the above goods are made of the best materials, and in the best manner, and can be recommended to purchasers with confidence. The Company pledge themselves to sell these goods on terms as favora ble as similar goods can be procured from any market in the ivorld. The attention of buyers is solicited to them before making their selections elsewhere. Address J. RHODES BROWNE, Agent. WOOL.—The E. M. Cos. are prepared at all times to buy Wool. They will also manufacture it for Planters on shares, or at a stipulated price per yard. September 30, 1852- 40 ly LA GRANGE MUSIC “STORE. wsKDisms a® sai, Just opened, in Thornton’s liock Building, on the West side of the Court House Square, a large and iigii §RS j WE WILL KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND, A WELL SELECTED STOCK OF MUSIC —SUCIf A | Sheet Music, Instruction Books, Port Folios, &c, &c - s® PXAHO:S, with and without JULIAN ATTACHMENTS, H # jf |! DOLCE CAMPANOS, Hews’ American Action, and the LEAF TUR NER, patent of Knabe, Garble Cos., and from many other Factories. 0k ALSO ’ FLAGEOLETS, CELLOS, DRUMS, BANJOS, ACCORDEOHS, FEtmoS r Music Boxes, of various sizes, and well selected Brass Instruments Tor BANDS; Italian, Bornare English best, strings for MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS of all kinds. All, of wlikk we pledge ourselves Cos sell as cheap as can be purchased elsewhere in the South. IZsT Dealers, Teachers and Schools, supplied at the lowest rales,, anat aIT orsJtrs filled with ca- e LIGNOSKI, KKNER & CO. P. S. All Phnos sold by us will be kept in order lor one year, withont chats Durability guaranteed by Factors and by us. All new music received as soon as published, j Nov. 11, 1853. _______ 46 ts J. W. V EASE, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER, Two Doors North of the Mechanics’ Bank, COLIMBUS, GA. HAS on hand, and offers for sale on the most rea sonable terms, the largest and most complete as sortment of mvm Am tA7xomv, ever offered in this market. The public are respectfully INVITED TO CALL AND EXAMINE THE STOCK. i Teachers and Country Merchants are paiticu- ! larly invited to examine our large and well selected stock ot SCHOOL AND CLASSICAL BOOKS, embracing all the varieties used in this section ol coun try, from whom orders are solicited, and a libeial dis count made. August 27, 1352. 35—ly LETTER and Cap Paper. A fresh supply at T A. C. FLEWELLEN & CO.’S. June 18, 1852. 25 BLANK BILLS OF LADING, F.V J - u ' rß 4 s 'i; | tkuy factory, HARRIS COUNTY. GEORGIA. _ > <y ‘ e Room on East side Bread street , next dotr (” P. McLaren . S nn G. JEFFERSON * &€>. works u>e uubfre, that they have no.VC Wi baud riu*k rnamilacturint’ all descriptions of Woqpkn ?* TTEK> b BkdstkauA, Bu<*r<s,T bs,&c.. *.c r ■ matena1 ’ antl finished in excel lent style under then j T-^ ,la supervision. f n < .v ! J . art ' CU * pall attention to their various styles and quali* N .. , ..... “ Inch, tor neatness, comfort, durability and cheap* * lu be surpassed in any country; varying in pricelrm ‘ w * ..Perdozen —specimens of which can be seen at then 001 *iiie door above P. AlcLarkn’s, Broad street, p us, which the publican; invited to examine. “ e *c n Ptk> oft hairs, Buckets, Tuls,&c, made to order. ‘‘A Uy u^utondesired. They are also prepared to furnish “ 1!i *. a , n< ‘ LIND s ofall de’seriutionsto order. , premiums were awarded Ip tjieTfoyFactor.’ at roL°- Ut ,e ? 1 Agricultural Fair at Alston, for the best spcctuntt Wooden Ware. , . ‘Ordersleft at their Wai'e Room—epst side ltrrad street, reeled to K. C. Jefferson &. Cos., Columbus, will meet w l ’ on >o’ •.to-ntjor,. Mttv P~ wlv JcNSTKECEIVED FKlflVl NE-V AuKK AND FOR SALE CHEAP. AT Agency of Rock Island Factory, a splendid article of As* glisk Cream and Htue Laid letter paper, unruled. Als a > French Extra Superfine Blue and While better paper ruled atm unruled. u. U. CURTIB, Agent, Coluiubns, Ucc lOrtwins